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1 Piastra - Ferdinando I
| Silver | 32.65 g | 43.5 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Ferdinand I (1587-1609) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1589-1599 |
| Value | 1 Piastra (15⁄2) |
| Currency | Lira (1533-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 32.65 g |
| Diameter | 43.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#391123 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
John the Baptist baptizing Jesus on the banks of the Jordan River, dove above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
🟂 FILIVS 🟂 MEVS 🟂 🟂 DILECTVS 🟂
🟂1591🟂
Translation: My beloved son
Comment
The legend on the reverse is a portion of the verse Matthew 3:17
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Piastra coin from the Grand Duchy of Tuscany is that it features an image of Ferdinando I, who was the first Medici Grand Duke of Tuscany, on one side, and the Tuscan coat of arms on the other. This coin was minted during his reign from 1589 to 1599 and was made of silver, weighing 32.65 grams.
